Capital Teaching Residency Brochure

CAPITAL TEACHING RESIDENCY

START YOUR TEACHING JOURNEY

Quality teachers have a proven impact on student success. Maximize your impact by joining KIPP DC’s teacher training program. Through the Capital Teaching Residency, you’ll learn how to be a great teacher and advance educational equity.

THE CAPITAL TEACHING RESIDENCY DIFFERENCE Impact Educational Equity

All students deserve choice-filled lives. Schools and teachers committed to a joyful, identity-affirming education are vital to our mission. As a Capital Teaching Resident, you’ll help deliver a more equitable education for all.

Start with Support

Becoming a great teacher takes time. Spend a year learning under a mentor teacher and getting the support, resources, and coaching you need to be successful in the classroom. Residents from all majors and experience levels are accepted.

Learn in Award-Winning Schools

You’ll train in a transformational KIPP DC school led by a diverse group of administrators, teachers, and staff. As you master your craft, you will learn from dynamic, experienced educators with ample resources and a robust curriculum.

Become a Teacher Leader

Capital Teaching Residents have become Teachers of the Year, school leaders, and advocates for educational equity. 70% of Capital Teaching Residency alumni are still teaching or in school leadership roles after four years. We don’t just develop teachers –we develop great teachers.

ABOUT KIPP DC

At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington, DC’s next generation of leaders. Grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice, we approach our work with a core set of beliefs: We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and alumni best succeed when surrounded by a community of champions and advocates. We believe communities thrive when our public school systems are diverse, ambitious, purposeful, and unwavering in their focus on what is best for students.

YOUR IMPACT

Too many students in Washington, DC lack access to quality educational opportunities— and it doesn’t have to be that way. As a Capital Teaching Resident, you will gain the skills and experience needed to realize your potential as an educator while empowering students toward success in school, careers, and life.

CAPITAL TEACHING RESIDENCY BY THE NUMBERS

WHAT DOES MY THREE-YEAR COMMITMENT LOOK LIKE?

Primary Residents

• A one-year residency placement in a classroom with a lead teacher and participation in the District of Columbia early childhood licensure program.

• Through the gradual release model, residents are set up for success by becoming an integral part of their school community and gaining more responsibility in their classroom over time.

• After the residency year, residents interview for teacher roles at KIPP DC or at partner public charter schools to complete the three-year commitment.

• In the final year, an opportunity to earn a master’s degree from American University.

Secondary Residents

• A one-year residency placement in a KIPP DC middle or high school classroom with a mentor teacher.

• Through the gradual release model, residents are set up for success by becoming an integral part of their school community and gaining more responsibility in their classroom over time.

• Required enrollment in Relay Graduate School of Education and completion of coursework across two years to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree, at no cost, if three-year commitment is completed. Year one tuition is paid by KIPP DC. Year two tuition is paid out-of-pocket, and individuals will have the opportunity to secure federal loans or set up a payment plan. Upon successful completion of the three-year commitment, year two tuition costs will be reimbursed by KIPP DC.

• After the residency year, residents interview for teacher roles at KIPP DC or at partner public charter schools to complete the three-year commitment.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Residents’ annual salary is $45,000. If you move into a teaching role, the teacher salary scale begins at $60,500.

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance at competitive rates

• 3% employer match and 3% contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2023, all majors accepted (2.75 GPA or higher required for secondary applicants)

• A belief that given the right support, all students can achieve their goals

• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its antiracist ambition through your work with staff, students, alumni, and families

• Successful track record of collaboratively working and building relationships with a wide range of people

• Ability to receive and reflects on feedback, while demonstrating an eagerness to grow

• Willingness to quickly and positively accept and adapt to new responsibilities

• Commitment to teaching for the three years of the program

CAPITAL TEACHING RESIDENCY’S TRAINING & SUPPORT

The Capital Teaching Residency provides a unique opportunity to lead with support. During your residency year, you’ll master the skills of the teaching profession by gradually taking on more responsibility with the support of your mentor teacher, school leader, and the program team. We provide weekly professional development, taught by content experts, that directly aligns to your work in the classroom and certification coursework. In years two and three, you’ll expand your responsibilities while continuing to receive support from our new teacher support team and your school leadership.

With intentional coaching and development, our residents can maximize their impact on student achievement while building transformational relationships. We believe every student deserves an excellent teacher and are proud to be building the next generation of excellent teachers.

ELEMENTS OF TRAINING & SUPPORT

APPLICATION TIMELINE

To apply to be a Capital Teaching Resident, you must first complete an online application on our website. A member of our recruitment team will then reach out and follow the process outlined below.

DEADLINES

While we hire on a rolling basis, we strongly suggest applying by one of our application deadlines. Early applications are encouraged.

Monday, March 20

Tuesday, April 18

Monday, May 15

QUESTIONS?

Friday, April 21

Friday, May 12

Friday, June 16

If you are interested in resident positions in PreK-4th grade, email Natalie Cheuk at natalie.cheuk@kippdc.org

If you are interested in resident positions in 5th-12th grade, email Uchenna Achebe at uchenna.achebe@kippdc.org